NOTE: This position is contingent upon donor funding. South African Nationals are encouraged to apply.
PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms—vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations—that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity. By mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation to scale, working alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia to tackle their greatest health needs. Together, we deliver measurable results that disrupt the cycle of poor health.
PATH seeks a Director of Finance and Administration for a large, upcoming USAID-funded HIV/AIDS service delivery bid seeking to scale up efforts to attain 90-90-90 targets in South Africa.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee project operations including human resources, logistics, procurement, subcontracts, grants and accounting/finance.
- Establish financial systems and policies for the project that are in compliance with USAID contracting requirements and PATH’s standard financial practices.
- Contribute to the development of annual work plans and develop annual and monthly project budgets.
- Advise project staff on USAID requirements and provide training on financial management, record keeping, operational systems, and policies as needed.
- Develop and monitor budgets for the project.
- Analyze project expenses, including partner financial reports, on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Prepare monthly invoices and quarterly financial reports, including projections and forecasting.
- Coordinate input for the annual budgeting process with the Chief of Party and partners.
- Ensure preparation and submission of complete and accurate financial reports and cash requests to PATH HQ and USAID.
- Maintain effective linkages between technical components, grants and finance and administrative functions within the project.
- Maintain project accounts in accordance with PATH policy and prepare all documentation for accounting and audits.
- Ensure project expenditures are in accordance with the approved budget, project contract, and USAID policies and cost.
- Develop and manage project budget and pipeline to ensure the project operates within the approved obligation and budget.
- Monitor monthly financial performance in relation to budgets and forecasts, obligated funds, commitments, and advances to subcontractors.
- Provide detailed analysis of costs, budgets, contract, and funding agency requirements as needed.
Required Experience
- A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration or a closely related field. A Master’s degree is preferred
- A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in overseeing financial operations and management of large-scale, complex development activities in developing countries;
- A minimum of 5 years of experience overseeing the procurement administration and financial management and reporting of a PEPFAR-funded activity;
- Demonstrated working knowledge of U.S. Government financial and procurement rules and regulations; and
- Demonstrated written, presentation, communication and organizational skills in English.
Must have legal authorization to work in South Africa.
PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.
PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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